Once a Year Itinerary in the beginning of the season
4 DAYS • 3 NIGHTS • OVIEDO → SAN SEBASTIÁN
Oviedo to San Sebastián
Short route through Asturias, Cantabria, and Basque Country
Experience the highlights of Northern Spain in this compact 4-day journey from Oviedo to San Sebastián, featuring the Picos de Europa, prehistoric art, and the Guggenheim Museum.
Day 1: Oviedo – Llanes
10:00 – Reception on board at Oviedo Station. City tour of Oviedo and lunch. Afternoon visit to Gijón. Dinner on board as train arrives in Llanes.
Overnight: Llanes | Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Llanes – Cabezón de la Sal
Coach to Picos de Europa mountains, Covadonga Sanctuary, and Cangas de Onís. Lunch in restaurant. Afternoon visit to Llanes. Dinner on board while train arrives in Cabezón de la Sal.
Overnight: Cabezón de la Sal | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Cabezón de la Sal – Santander
Visit Neocave of Altamira and Santillana del Mar. Lunch on board. Afternoon train arrives in Santander with city tour. Dinner in restaurant. Overnight stay in Santander.
Overnight: Santander | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Santander – San Sebastián
Travel to Bilbao. Say goodbye to train and crew. Visit Bilbao and Guggenheim Museum. Coach transfer to San Sebastián. Lunch and end of experience.
End of Journey | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Journey Highlights
| Destination | Region | Key Attractions | Experience Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Sebastián | Basque Country | La Concha Beach, Old Town, Pintxos culture | Coastal elegance |
| Bilbao | Basque Country | Guggenheim Museum, Casco Viejo, Modern waterfront | Art & Architecture |
| Santander | Cantabria | Sardinero Beach, Magdalena Peninsula, Historic center | Coastal city |
| Comillas | Cantabria | Capricho de Gaudí, Palace of Sobrellano | Architecture |
| Santillana del Mar | Cantabria | Medieval streets, Collegiate Church, Noble mansions | Medieval history |
| Llanes | Asturias | Coastal cliffs, Medieval walls, Historic port | Coastal town |
| Oviedo | Asturias | Cathedral, Pre-Romanesque monuments, Historic plazas | Regional capital |
| Gijón | Asturias | Cimavilla quarter, Roman baths, Chillida sculpture | Port city |
| UNESCO Site | Location | Significance | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cave of Altamira | Santillana del Mar | Prehistoric cave paintings, 36,000 years old | 1985 |
| Pre-Romanesque Monuments | Oviedo | 9th century churches: Santa María del Naranco | 1985 |
| Natural Site | Location | Highlights | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picos de Europa | Asturias/Cantabria | Limestone peaks (2,600m+), Deep gorges, Glacial lakes | National Park |
| Covadonga Lakes | Picos de Europa | Glacial lakes Enol and Ercina, Mountain scenery | Glacial Lakes |
| Bay of Biscay Coast | Northern Spain | Rugged cliffs, Sandy beaches, Fishing villages | Coastal Region |
| Museum/Site | Location | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guggenheim Museum | Bilbao | Frank Gehry masterpiece, Contemporary art | Art Museum |
| Altamira Museum | Santillana del Mar | Prehistoric cave replica, Paleolithic art | Archaeological |
| Capricho de Gaudí | Comillas | Early Gaudí villa, Colorful ceramics | Architecture |
| Covadonga Sanctuary | Picos de Europa | Holy Cave shrine, Neo-Romanesque basilica | Religious Site |
| Oviedo Cathedral | Oviedo | Cámara Santa, Gothic architecture | Cathedral |
| Experience | Location | Highlights | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basque Pintxos | San Sebastián | Gourmet small plates, Bar hopping, Txakoli wine | Pintxos, Basque cuisine |
| Basque Gastronomy | Bilbao | Modern Basque cuisine, Traditional cider houses | Innovative cuisine |
| Cantabrian Seafood | Santander | Fresh Atlantic fish, Famous Santoña anchovies | Seafood, Anchovies |
| Asturian Cider | Gijón/Asturias | Traditional escanciado pouring, Cider houses | Natural cider |
| Asturian Gastronomy | Oviedo | Fabada asturiana, Cachopo, DOP cheeses | Asturian dishes |